Making complex multiuse developments easier with Polypipe

Multiuse developments boasting space for retail, residential, hospitality, commercial office and leisure use are becoming increasingly popular as urban planning in the Middle East favours one-stop destinations for numerous reasons.

Aside from the convenience factor that mixed-use schemes offer residents and businesses (as a single location where people can work, study, shop, sleep and socialize), the major advantage to developers is to maximise the profitability and minimise the financial risk of the development by spreading income across different sectors – residential, retail, hospitality and commercial.

Not to be overlooked of course is the undeniable ‘wow’ factor that impressive multi-use developments present - the iconic Burj Khalifa the most famous of them all – and who doesn’t want to be associated with such landmarks?

Keeping it simple to turn ambition into reality

Whilst the ultimate objective of multiuse projects is one of ultra-convenience, the reality of bringing the vision of these increasingly complex developments to life can be similarly complex.

Different uses place different demands on building design and build as they each have differing requirements in terms of structure and building performance. Residential use may place different demands on the building infrastructure to commercial use, which may differ again from leisure use.  Aside from the multiuse challenges, the sheer size and scale of such developments presents additional considerations.

So how do successful contractors take increasingly complex and ambitious architectural designs and turn them into reality?

The answer is to keep things simple.

Working with vendors and suppliers who can help keep things simple and give practical support at every stage of the process is vital, and when it comes to planning comprehensive drainage solutions for multiuse developments, the need for a full water management and drainage solution is essential. 

With over 20,000 product lines, Polypipe provides an extensive range of engineered plastic products and systems, including Above Ground Drainage and Rainwater Systems, Below Ground Drainage, Plumbing and Pressure Systems and Water Management Solutions.

Polypipe is able to offer contractors the full solution –  acting as a consultant at the outset, whilst providing reliable and custom-made systems in one bespoke solution. 

Multiuse support from Polypipe - In practice

Polypipe has a long and successful heritage of helping contractors plan and install reliable, durable and simple solutions to complex drainage needs in multiuse developments, including prestigious developments at Bluewaters Island in Dubai, Msheireb Downtown in Doha, and Habtoor City, Dubai.

Msheireb Downtown, Doha is Qatar’s largest mixed-use regeneration project, covering a 31 hectare site, right in the heart of Doha - reviving the old commercial district, offering offices, retail, leisure, residential and cultural venues. 

This huge mixed-use project posed many drainage challenges, and experts at Polypipe advised and supplied a holistic drainage, pressure and storm water solution for the entire development. 

Polypipe’s drainage system, Terrain and pressure pipe system, Effast were selected as a complete gravity and pressure drainage system for the heritage quarter, offering a robust and durable technical solution to meet the project’s complex demands. The Terrain solvent weld systems offered an easy way to achieve a permanent joint, reducing the risk of leakage and importantly allowing controlled thermal movement control. The unrivalled range of pressure pipe products and fittings is exclusive to the Effast brand, making it an easy choice for the consultants.

Polyplumb was the preferred choice for the hot and cold-water distribution pipework for some of the high-rise, residential and hotel schemes due to its speed of installation, simplicity, and reliability. In addition, Polyplumb offered the contractor both a material and labour cost reduction when compared to traditional systems.

The StormX4 specialist storm water filtration units were specified to meet with the highest sustainability criteria set out within LEED standards. The units were prefabricated in their own special chambers and supplied directly to site, giving the contractor a plug and play solution.

Elsewhere, at the prestigious Bluewaters Island in Dubai, Polypipe’s Terrain PVC-u Above Ground Drainage System was specified for three unique projects - The Wharf Retail, Bluewater Residential and Venu Bluewater Island Hotel.

The vast and prestigious development necessitated a robust and reliable Above Ground Drainage System, and working together with Polypipe consultants, Meraas Holding Co. and its consultants set solvent weld systems as the most appropriate solution for the above ground drainage requirements. 

Terrain PVC-u, recognised as the market leading solvent weld system for both commercial and residential applications, was specified thanks to its standards of quality and durability and robust and reliable joint integrity. 

In both of these examples, Polypipe was able to deliver a one-stop shop solution to the development’s specific and complex drainage needs. 

How Polypipe could help simplify your complex drainage needs

Polypipe systems are versatile, adaptable and designed to cope with a variety of applications, making them the ideal choice for multiuse developments.

They’re tried, tested, proven and intelligently engineered. Not only that, but they’re quick and easy to install, helping keep development costs down.

With strong local business partnerships and a specific understanding of regional practices, requirements, cultures and regulations, Polypipe is ideally placed to offer pioneering, yet proven innovative systems and solutions that meet the particular needs of the Middle East environment and rapidly growing urban infrastructure.

Having operated in the Middle East for over 50 years, Polypipe has built a solid reputation for helping property developers, contractors and planners identify innovative drainage and water management solutions to put efficiency, resilience and sustainability at the heart of the development, whilst maximising profitability.

Contact us today to discuss the transformative solutions for your project:

Tel: +971 (0) 4 518 3000

Email: middleeast@polypipe.com